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Re: Diver controllers

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Originally Posted by s_forbes View Post
I've said it before, but an RC pistol grip style controller is way more intuitive than joysticks for a skid steering robot. Once you try a wheel, you can't go back. We haven't tried the larger gaming console wheel + joystick for throttle control yet, but we finally have one in the shop!

I really prefer handheld controllers for any type of robot controlling action; they're ergonomic and allow for a smaller operator interface. They also have a neat visibility advantage that I haven't seen many teams exploit:
We used two logitech dual action gamepads, and we left the cords untied so we could move almost anywhere in the drivers station.

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